GN Netcom GN7170 Redial, CHARGE/IN USE indicator, Muting the microphone, Temporary Tone Dialing

4.2 Redial

You may redial the previously-dialed number (maximum of 32 digits) by pressing the REDIAL but- ton.

4. 3 CHARGE/IN USE indicator

The base unit’s CHARGE/IN USE indicator is lit when the handset is charging in the base unit, or when the handset’s RINGER switch is set to the ON position.

The base unit’s CHARGE/IN USE indicator flashes during a phone call, or when the PAGE/FIND but- ton is pressed.

4.4 Muting the microphone

To mute the microphone and temporarily stop the transmission of your voice, slide the mute switch on the headset’s cord.

4.5 Clearing static interference: CHANNEL button

The CH/CHANNEL button can be pressed to get rid of static interference. Press and release to proceed to a clear channel.

4.6 Temporary Tone Dialing

Note: This feature is only useful if you use pulse dialing service.

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Temporary Tone Dialing lets pulse (rotary) service phone users temporarily

access touch-tone services offered by banks, supermarkets, etc. For example, when you call your bank, you may need to enter your account number, or make a menu-selection on an automated service.

To use Temporary Tone Dialing, complete the following:

1.Remove the handset from the base unit (if not out).

2.Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset.

3.Dial the telephone number.

4.When you call is answered by an automated service, press the *TONE/CANCEL button on the handset to temporarily change from pulse to tone dialing.

5.Follow the automated instructions as required.

6.Press the TALK/CALL BACK button to hang up. The handset automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

4.7 Canceling instruction: *TONE/CANCEL button

Press the *TONE/CANCEL button to cancel any command you initiated.

4.8 Locating misplaced handset

To locate a misplaced cordless phone, press the PAGE/FIND button on the base unit. The cordless phone will beep continuously for 2 minutes, or until any other button on the cordless phone is pressed. You may also press PAGE/FIND to cancel the cordless phone’s beeping.

Note: The RINGER switch does not have to be ON for this feature to work.

4.9 Ringer Switch

The handset RINGER switch must be ON for the cordless phone to ring during incoming calls.

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